Astana. 2nd of March. KazTAG - According to the results of bilateral negotiations in the narrow and advanced compositions of Kasym-Zhomart Tokayev and Sadyr Zhapars, a joint briefing was held for representatives of the media, Akord reports.
"Kyrgyzstan is for us allied, good-neighborly, fraternal state and a reliable partner," said the President of Kazakhstan.
In his speech, the head of state stressed that he regards the first state visit of Zhaparov as president of Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan as a manifestation of special respect for our country.
Tokayev emphasized the historical role of the first president of Kazakhstan - Elabasi Nursultan Nazarbayev, who made an invaluable contribution to the development of relations between two fraternal countries.
The head of state expressed confidence that the results of the negotiations will give a new impetus to the Kazakh-Kyrgyz strategic partnership, calling symbolic that the visit of the Kyrgyz leader takes place in the year of the 30th anniversary of the independence of the two countries.
"Our interests are similar in the political, economic, humanitarian and military-technical spheres. About 180 documents are signed between the two countries. Today we have accepted a joint statement and signed a number of important agreements. Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are actively interacting within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union. Together we spend large-scale maintenance of stability and security in Central Asia, "Tokayev said.
The President of Kazakhstan reported that during the negotiations, the issues of joint counteraction of coronavirus infection were considered. Kazakhstan confirmed the readiness to send the next batch of medical devices and drugs as humanitarian aid to the Kyrgyz people as humanitarian aid. In addition, the head of state declared the provision of military-technical assistance to the Armed Forces of Kyrgyzstan.
Tokaev noted that Kazakhstan is one of the major trading partners, and also among the leading investors of Kyrgyzstan.
"Over the past 15 years, we have invested more than $ 1 billion in this country. Kazakh investors make a significant contribution to supporting key sectors of the Kyrgyz economy and improving the social situation. Special attention is paid to creating new jobs, the development of the manufacturing sector and the financial market. In this regard, we agreed to maintain and protect mutual investment, "said the President of Kazakhstan.
The head of state spoke about agreements aimed at reducing trade barriers, strengthening the interaction between the customs and tax authorities of the two countries, the introduction of digital technologies in their work.
Tokayev also informed that in order to strengthen the export potential and expansion of links between small and medium-sized businesses in the near future, Kazakhstan delegation will visit Kyrgyzstan with a special visit.
An important issue in a bilateral agenda is to increase bandwidth in the Kazakh-Kyrgyz border in order to improve the conditions for the movement of our citizens and trading flows.
"In this regard, measures are taken to increase the bandwidth of border posts. One of the bright confirmations of this work is the modernization of the largest item "Kardy" (Akol). Comfortable conditions for crossing the border will be created. The equipment was updated, an eight-viced road was built, and this work will be continued, the passport control mode is improved. This will all make it possible to significantly increase the flow of passengers and transport between the two countries. Kazakhstan is ready to open this object in the near future. According to the agreement, the Kyrgyz side will also complete the appropriate work in the near future, "the head of state said.
The President of Kazakhstan also stopped at the agreed cooperation agreement achieved agreement on interregional cooperation. According to him, there is a need for the early conduct of the first forum of interregional cooperation, as well as the creation of a trade and logistics center for the design and processing of goods in the border zone.
Another point of negotiations was the discussion of water-energy cooperation.
"It is worth noting that our interaction on the Swimming pools of the Shu and Talas rivers today is an example for many countries. We have a joint commission on the use of water interstate facilities. Kazakhstan annually provides financial assistance to the repair and operation of these objects. Over the past ten years, we have allocated more than $ 1 billion for these purposes. We will continue to work on this issue in bilateral format, as well as with other partners in the region. For rivers, we need effective interaction, only as we can avoid disagreements, "Tokayev said.
In his speech, the head of state stopped on the prospects of cultural and humanitarian cooperation.
"We agreed to carry out cross-country days of culture of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. In Bishkek, a monument to Abay will be erected, in Nur-Sultan - the monuments of Manas and Chingiz Aitmatov. In addition, we will combine efforts to research and popularize the rich historical heritage of our peoples, "he informed.
In addition, according to the discussion, an agreement was reached on the revitalization of contacts between young people. The President spoke about his order to increase the quota for Kyrgyz students in the universities of our country 10 times and bring the number of educational grants to 50, as well as the proposal to consider the possibility of opening a branch of one of the leading universities of Kazakhstan in Bishkek.
The leaders of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan exchanged views on the issues of regional and global agenda. According to Tokayev, the parties confirmed the proximity of the positions on most issues. The relevance of the further development of the format of advisory meetings of the Heads of State of Central Asia was noted. The President of Kazakhstan expressed his appreciation to Zaparov for the support of Kazakhstani Initiative to strengthen the Potential Potential of the CICA.
At the end of his speech, the head of state noted that the negotiations confirmed the mutual desire to further strengthen the ultrasound of friendship, confidence and good neighborliness between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
"Our states and peoples are close to each other. This is a well-known fact. The task of heads of state is to turn bilateral relations to the exemplary model of cooperation. It was to solve this task that today's negotiations were aimed. The expulsion of the opinion was very useful and fruitful. We have identified the main directions of bilateral cooperation, discussed the strengthening of dialogue in the framework of regional and international structures. Agreed in a constructive key, to solve any questions about our interaction, taking into account the indigenous interests of the fraternal peoples of the two countries. With complete confidence, it can be said that the State visit of the President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Nurgeoevich Zaparov was crowned with success, "Tokayev summarized.